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No smoke, just fire
Post Falls business introduces smokeless fire pit
Post Falls business introduces smokeless fire pit
Kellogg Plastics: Challenges spark creative solutions
Kellogg Plastics has been making plastic designs since 1986.
Ranch revitalization
Uncle Dan's, a salad dressing and dip success story
Dan Stephens was at the crux of a whirlwind of life-changing opportunities in the winter of 1966. He had a baby due in a matter of weeks, he had a tasty flavor profile on his mind from a dinner party, and a Dale Carnegie traveling salesman had made him a pitch at the front door. The salesman sold Stephens a book for $1: “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. It would forever change the course of Stephens' life.
Manufacturing booms in Kootenai County
Manufacturing has a gross regional product of over $800 million annually in Kootenai County, the third highest for all industries behind government and retail trade. "It is still a growing industry in our region," said Gynii Gilliam, president of the Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development Corporation.
Serving those who serve
For more than four decades, Richard Cowell Tactical, a family-owned and operated business has provided custom tactical gear for law enforcement and public safety professionals nationwide.
Continuously creative
CEO of CDA cutting-edge manufacturing company finds success with can-do attitude
Continuous creativity A member of the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber board, and a volunteers ith the Winton PTA, Alvarado likes to be involves in community.
Boundary County a haven for manufacturing
Manufacturing is the second-largest industry in Boundary County, behind the government sector. It is growing in Boundary County and is No. 3 of the top 10 employers in the county.
Tedder Industries: Proudly made in Post Falls
"Made locally in Post Falls, Idaho." It's a phrase Tedder Industries is proud to display with its products, which are made at 4411 W. Riverbend Ave. in a 75,000 square-foot space that once housed Post Falls Factory Outlet stores. Those products include a variety of gun holsters, gun belts and popular firearm-related brands. Tedder Industries is the home of Alien Gear Holsters, Rapid Force, Tactica Defense and Big Foot Gun Belts.
Random beach thoughts
I don’t know how people binge watch Netflix series, I have a hard enough time sitting still for even one episode of Ted Lasso. I am trying to write this article at City Beach on a wonderful warm afternoon, and there’s too much going on, or nothing going on, to string together enough thoughts to form a cohesive article. But some issues have penetrated my ADHD fog over the past few days, so here’s some observations on the current state of affairs.
Blue Compass RV points to what matters
The Founder, President and CEO of Blue Compass RV, Jon Ferrando, traveled across the country to launch the company’s new brand and unify the corporate culture in his vision for the future.
What’s holding your business back?
For many businesses it’s a challenging time. However, we are coaching businesses who are thriving in virtually every industry sector.
Small but mighty
This month, we are spotlighting small, local businesses. These ventures enrich our lives with their entrepreneurial offerings and character while contributing to the economic vitality of our North Idaho neighborhoods.
Sausage artisan and entrepreneur
Crown and Thistle owner opens Gentleman Sausages in downtown Cd'A
Otto von Bismarck was credited with saying, “There are two things you don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation.” Ben Drake chuckles as he refers to that not-so-famous quote. “I am completely the opposite,” he says. Which is what one might expect from the owner of Gentleman Sausages that recently opened on Fourth Street in downtown Coeur d’Alene.